Robert H. Gotkin MD

About the Practice

Practice Philosophy

We realize that looking into your cosmetic alternatives is a personal and emotional time. One that calls for soothing support and professional guidance... and well provide you with just that. Aside from making your beautiful appearance a reality, our number one concern is instilling confidence and optimism in you. Of course safety is paramount and our primary goal is to safely give you the cosmetic result you are desiring. But behind the surgical gowns are caring physicians who understand your needs and respect your vulnerability. We encourage each patient to carefully consider every aspect of the decision they are making towards cosmetic surgery... but were convinced theyll find were their best possible choice.

Practice Specialization

Robert H. Gotkin, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a premier cosmetic surgeon, well known for his expertise in liposculpture and aesthetic facial surgery, including the use of lasers for facial rejuvenation. Dr. Gotkin is a renowned expert in his field having been named "A Top Doctor in the New York Metropolitan Area" in the Guide to the Best Doctors in New York (Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.). Procedures performed include: Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty (Eyes), Brachioplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Facelift, Forehead/Brow lift, Liposuction, Liposculpture, Mastopexy (Breast Lift), Rhinoplasty (Nose), Thigh Lift, Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction, Post-Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgery Body Contouring, Laser Resurfacing, Botox® Injections, and Fat Injections.

Background & Certification

Board Certification

Diplomate
National Board of Medical Examiners-1981
Diplomate
American Board of Plastic Surgery-1990
Fellow
American College of Surgeons - 1992

Society Memberships

Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation
American Burn Association
American College of Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons / Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons
Medical Council, The Skin Cancer Foundation
Medical Society of the State of New York
Nassau County Medical Society
Nassau Surgical Society
Phi Sigma (Society for the Promotion of Research in the Biological Sciences)
Sigma Alpha Omicron (Microbiological Honorary)
The Botox Cosmetic Physicians Network (Faculty/National Training Center)

Your Consultation

The consultation fee is $150 and you should expect to spend about an hour with us. During your consultation Dr. Gotkin will address all of your questions and concerns. Together it will be determined which procedure(s) are best suited for you, in order to achieve the desired result(s) that you are seeking. Once all of your medical questions have been answered the additional details of your surgery, including procedural costs and available surgical dates. Reference materials, computer imaging & photographs are all available.

Staff & Facilities

Surgical Facility

Most surgery is performed in the comfort and privacy of our modern, state-of-the-art, ambulatory surgical facility which is exclusively dedicated to high quality cosmetic surgery. We are certified at the highest level by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.